Call for Consultants: Executive Coaching Roster SNV Netherlands Development Organisation – SE Asia Region

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. Driven by a vision of a better world where all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably, SNV strengthens capacities and catalyses partnerships that transform agri-food, energy, and water systems. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.

With 60 years of experience and a team of approximately 1,600 people, we support our partners in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia, tailoring our approaches to different contexts to achieve large-scale impact and create more equitable lives for all.

Our core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion, are fundamental to who we are, and what we do. This is reflected in our vision and mission, and strategy, which sets out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030.

For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: www.snv.org

Background

In South East Asia, SNV operates in Vietnam, Indonesia, Laos, and Cambodia. We are committed to investing in the growth and development of our professional teams and senior leadership to strengthen our ability to deliver impact across the region.

As part of this commitment, SNV is exploring opportunities to provide executive coaching for senior managers. This initiative seeks to enhance leadership capacity, supervisory skills, emotional intelligence, team cohesion, and collaborative work styles, while strengthening cross-cultural management skills within international and regional contexts.

To better understand the market and build a pool of qualified professionals, SNV Asia is establishing a roster of executive coaches who may be considered for future assignments.

Purpose of the Call

SNV is seeking expressions of interest from experienced executive coaches based in or with extensive experience in Southeast Asia, specifically countries listed above. Coaches selected for the roster may be invited to deliver individual and/or group coaching sessions for SNV senior managers and leaders in the region, although some virtual support is also possible.

Inclusion on the roster does not guarantee an assignment; rather, it provides SNV with a pre-qualified pool of professionals we may engage in the future.

Coaching assignments may include:

• Individual Executive Coaching: One-on-one sessions for senior managers (international and Asian), focusing on supervisory management, emotional intelligence, interpersonal communication, constructive collaboration and leadership presence.
• Team Coaching & Development: Support for leadership teams to strengthen collaboration, team cohesion, conflict mitigation, and effective decision-making.
• Cross-Cultural Leadership Support: Coaching senior leaders in navigating multicultural teams and fostering inclusive, collaborative work environments.
• Leadership Growth: Tools and strategies to build resilience, adaptability, and innovative approaches to complex organizational challenges.

We seek qualified individual coaches with the following experience and expertise:

• At least 5-7 years of experience in executive coaching, leadership development, and/or organizational psychology.
• Formal certification in executive coaching (e.g., ICF, EMCC, or equivalent) or formalized training required.
• Demonstrated experience coaching senior managers and executives in international and cross-cultural contexts, ideally with INGOs, development agencies, or similar organizations.
• Strong facilitation, listening, and communication skills.
• Fluent in English (fluency in languages of the 4 countries above is also ideal)
• Based in or with significant professional experience in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia) including with senior staff from SE Asian countries.
• Must have experience with 1:1 individual executive coaching or application will not be considered.

• Contract type: Consultancy Contract (Framework agreement), ideally two sessions per month and 12 sessions over 6 months contract.
• Duty station: virtually, but must be wiling to work on SE Asia time zones
• Expected Contract Starting: October 2025

Submission Requirements

Individual Interested consultants are invited to submit the following:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) – maximum 4 pages.
• Letter of Intent (max 2 pages) outlining:
  • Coaching philosophy and methodology.
  • Relevant experience, training/certification, and examples of past coaching assignments.
  • Geographic, cultural and sectoral experience.
• Fee Information:
  • Typical hourly rate.
  • Description and indicative cost of a standard coaching package (e.g., number of sessions, duration, typical structure).

Application Process

If you meet the requirements and are excited about this opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply today by uploading your CV and Letter of Intent by Monday, 15th September 2025 at the latest. SNV will only accept applications of individual coaches, but applicants are welcome to indicate he/she is affiliated with a firm. All submissions will be treated confidentially. SNV will review applications and notify consultants of inclusion in the roster. Please note that inclusion does not guarantee future assignments

Commitment to Diversity

SNV is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from female coaches, regional practitioners, and underrepresented groups.

Contact

For further information, please contact:
Mr. Chinsothea Chhor

SNV Cambodia Office

Email: cchhor@snv.org

Tel: (+855) 12 674 717